July 2025 - AI Summer Special! ☀️

Welcome to the London Databricks Meetup!

As usual our meetup will be hosted in the Databricks London office and this month will be taking place on Monday 21st July. Join us for an exciting evening of insights, expert sessions, and networking.

Event Schedule:
17:30 - 18:00: Arrival & Networking
Mingle with fellow data enthusiasts and professionals.
18:00 - 18:10: Opening Remarks & Introductions
Get to know your fellow attendees and the organisers.
18:10 - 18:50 Cost-effective AI on Databricks - Maria Zervou - AI/ML Product Specialist at Databricks
Curious how to apply resource-intensive generative AI models across massive datasets without breaking the bank? Join this session to discover efficient batch inference strategies for foundation models on Databricks. Learn how to build scalable, cost-effective pipelines that power LLMs and other generative AI systems—optimized for performance, quality, and throughput. We’ll also dive into `ai_query`, a powerful new capability that lets you run generative AI directly on your data using SQL-like syntax. See how it simplifies development, unlocks new use cases, and accelerates insights with live demos and real-world examples.

18:50-19:15 Overview of Agent Bricks with Gavi Regunath, Databricks MVP and Chief AI Officer at Advancing Analytics
followed by open Q&A.

19:15 onwards: Pizza, Drinks & Networking
Enjoy some delicious pizza and beverages while networking with peers.

Join us for a fantastic evening of learning and networking at the London Databricks meetup!